Butkevich immediately called the police. A dive team with the Cape Coral Fire Department also assisted in the investigation. They were able to tow the 2007 Ford F-350 onto dry land.

After running a check on the vehicle, police identified the truck was reported stolen from Miami. It was recovered 152 miles from its owner.

According to the police report filed, the truck had its tag removed. Whoever stole it also stripped the car of all the seats except for the driver’s seat. Officers also believed the truck had been submerged for a long time due to marine growth on the vehicle.

NBC-2 called the owner who said it was stolen from his home on June 20, exactly 50 from when it was found.

Cape Coral Police have since contacted investigators with the Miami-Dade Police Department.